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I Am Woman review – Tilda Cobham-Hervey excels as Helen Reddy in fight against the patriarchy – The Guardian
The story of the feminist singer is one of hard-fought success amid glass ceilings, told here in a biopic that’s lean and likeable – if a little trite
The musical biopic has long proved an irresistible format, synonymous with uplifting tunes, against-the-odds triumph and actors imitating famous performers. The genre is sparsely populated in Australian film and TV, however some notable examples including Shine and The Sapphires, and the mini-series Friday on My Mind, INXS: Never Tear Us Apart and Olivia Newton-John: Hopelessly Devoted to You.
The latter, which stars Delta Goodrem in the lead role, began with you-know-what scene (better shape u…
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